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CROWS NEST MAINSTREET PROGRAM

FINAL REPORT : ISSUE 2

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North Sydney CouncilandCrows Nest Mainstreet Program

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CLOUSTONLandscape Architects • Urban Designers • Landscape Planners6A Wetherill Street • Leichhardt • NSW 2040PO Box 44 • Leichhardt • NSW 2040Telephone (02) 9569 3388 • Facsimile (02) 9569 3523Email • [email protected]

FEBRUARY 2002

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TableofconTenTs

eXecUTIVesUMMaRY1

1.0 InTRoDUcTIon5

1.1 backgRoUnD 5

1.2 sTUDYaRea 6

1.3 scopeofsTUDY 6

1.4 MeThoDologY 6

1.5 MajoRsTUDIesanDDocUMenTsofReleVance 81.5.1 principalstudies 8

1.5.2 otherrelevantDocuments 10

2.0 IssUes12

2.1 URbanconTeXT 13

2.2 pRecIncTlanDUse 14

2.3 access,cIRcUlaTIonanDpaRkIng 17

2.4 cUlTURalheRITage 19

2.5 ecologIcalsUsTaInabIlITY 20

2.6 pRoMoTIonanDMaRkeTIng 21

2.7 pRecIncTchaRacTeRanDVIsUalQUalITY 22

2.8 pUblIcsafeTY 24

2.9 ManageMenTanDMaInTenance 25

3.0 objecTIVes 27

3.1 coMMUnITYpeRcepTIonanDfUTUReDIRecTIons 27

3.2 objecTIVes 283.2.1 Urbancontext 283.2.2 precinctlanduse 283.2.3 access,circulationandparking 283.2.4 culturalheritage 283.2.5 ecologicalsustainability 293.2.6 promotionandMarketing 293.2.7 precinctcharacterandVisualQuality 293.2.8 publicsafety 293.2.9 ManagementandMaintenance 29

4.0 sTRaTegIes 30

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4.1 InTRoDUcTIon 304.1.1 principlesandstrategies 304.1.2 prioritiesandopportunities 30

4.2 sTRaTegIes 30

5.0 IMpleMenTaTIonanDReVIeW 39

5.1 sTagInganDpRIoRITIes 39

5.2 keYDeMonsTRaTIonpRojecTs 435.2.1 alexanderstreet 435.2.2 crowsnestlaneways 46

5.2.3 humestreetpark 49

6.0 RefeRences 52

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Recent Streetscape Improvements toWilloughby Road

EXECUT IVE SUMMARY

IntroductionNorth Sydney Council with Crows Nest Mainstreet (CNMS) have inrecent years been undertaking an ongoing program of streetscapeimprovements within the Crows Nest precinct. To date improvementshave focused on the main cafe and retail area along Willoughby Road.

To provide greater equity for all businesses that contribute to fundingof the Crows Nest Program in Crows Nest, Council and CNMS havecommissioned a Strategy for Crows Nest that will provide guidelinesfor improvements for the whole precinct over the next five years.

The study includes review of relevant existing documents such as the1996 Crows Nest Masterplan, Local Area Character Study and theDevelopment Control Plan 2002.

The preparation of this strategy has involved consultation with thecommunity and businesses in the precinct.

Key Issues and OpportunitiesA review of the Village Precinct and consultation with members of thepublic have revealed a number of issues and opportunities that arepertinent to the future direction of Crows Nest as follows:

• There are few visual cues to the presence of the Village, its characteror facilities, particularly when approached from the boundaries.

• Pedestrian safety requires addressing particularly at critical streetcrossings and in laneways.

• Cafes and restaurants are mostly concentrated around WilloughbyRoad, creating a focus for the precinct, but the quality ofstreetscapes in adjoining streets (such as Alexander Street andHume Street) is not high.

• Crows Nest is well served by Council carparks, however usagecan be improved particularly through signage and incentivearrangements with local business.

• The laneways provide an opportunity to create a strong pedestrianroute and connections throughout Crows Nest however they arepresently in poor condition and potentially unsafe.

• Pedestrian connections to St Leonards are poorly defined.• There are a number of planter beds and tree pits that are degraded

and there is a high incidence of rubbish and cigarette butts in anumber of beds.

• Pedestrian lighting on a number of streets is overshadowed by thecanopy of street trees creating a potentially unsafe environment.

• Current garbage collection practices use a number of contractorswith waste collection occurring on a number of days and a numberof different waste container types.

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On-street parking - Holtermann Streetwith striking planting design.

ObjectivesDuring consultation with community groups and stakeholders,participants were asked to contribute words and phrases to describeCrows Nest. Responses included ‘pedestrian friendly’, ‘human scale’,‘active day and night’. These have been used to form the basis of theobjectives for Crows Nest. On the basis of the issues and opportunitiesidentified through community consultation and site investigation, thefollowing key objectives provided the foundation for the short, mediumand long term strategies

Urban Context• Maintain the village atmosphere of Crows Nest.• Encourage pedestrian access and safety throughout the Village.• Strengthen physical and visual linkages to surrounding areas.

Precinct Landuse• Maintain diversity of commercial businesses within the precinct.• Ensure equity of capital works to improve all areas of Crows Nest• Develop a clearly defined pedestrian network.• Upgrade existing streetscape amenity and establish new facilities

to meet the current users and residents as well as future users.

Access Circulation and Parking• Establish a legible, structured pedestrian network that recognises

the desired movement patterns within and through the precinct,catering to the needs of all users.

• Improve and enhance laneways to encourage pedestrian usage.

Cultural Heritage• Ensure heritage items are conserved and enhanced for future

generations.• Provide interpretation for heritage items.

Ecological Sustainability• Promote best practice in environmental protection.

Promotion and Marketing• Heighten the perception of Crows Nest as a diverse and thriving

‘Village’.

Character and Visual Quality• Maintain a high quality streetscape environment.• Ensure that facilities and streetscape elements communicate a

consistent and appropriate image with regard to the context oflanduse.

Public Safety and Amenity• Improve pedestrian safety through adequate lighting and

appropriate paving.• Encourage casual surveillance of open spaces and laneways.

Management and Maintenance• Ensure ongoing maintenance of streetscape elements to maintain

a high level of public amenity.• Ensure ongoing review of management and planning to achieve

long term objectives and allow a responsive approach to changesin issues and needs.

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Laneways - existing conditions areoften unsightly and not conducive tosafe public use.

Key Strategies and ImplementationA range of strategies are identified in the plan. These may be summarisedas follows:

Short Term ActionsLaneway Upgrades• Improve lighting and paving,• encourage a pedestrian network and emphasise linkages,• coordinate waste removal,• encourage active street frontages.

Alexander Street• Improve pedestrian lighting, paving and street planting,• Implement al fresco dining concepts and options.

Burlington Street• traffic calming particularly at intersection with Willoughby Road

Pacific Highway• Improve street planting and pedestrian amenity,• highlight planting on highway address.

Carpark Signage• Illuminated signage for carparks on Alexander and Albany Streets

indicating spaces available.

Hume Street• Upgrade pedestrian lighting,• improve pedestrian safety,• enhance pedestrian connections between Willoughby Road and

carparks,• create a childrens play area.

Medium Term ActionsBus Terminal Upgrade• Improve lighting and paving,• encourage pedestrian linkages,• guidelines and options for al fresco dining,• improve street planting.

Right hand turns from Alexander Street• Relocation of righhand turn from Willoughby Road into Falcon

Street, to the Pacific Highway to be investigated with RTA.

Upper Willoughby Road• Utilise high geographical point for enhancement of views into

Crows Nest,• Provision of informal seating areas and stage for public/occasional

events.

Northern Willoughby Road• Improve streetscape elements and furniture.

Long Term ActionsCarpark Improvements• Holtermann Street carpark facade and street address improvements

Falcon Street• Streetscape improvements,• Laneway upgrades

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Ongoing ImprovementsAlexander Street carpark• Explore a more efficient carpark with more spaces as part of any

redevelopment opportunity for this street block

Mid-block Pedestrian Thoroughfares• Investigate options for creating pedestrian thoroughfares between

Willoughby Road and laneways.

The plan also provides concept ideas for 3 key locations in the precinctnamely Alexander Street, Hume Street and the laneways where earlyaction may be appropriate.

Next StepsCouncil and CNMS will consider priority projects for action includingdevelopment of designs and implementation of priority managementactions in their normal program and budget review.

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The Crows Nest Village is a vibrant and diverse commercial, retail and entertainmentprecinct, located adjacent to the Pacif ic Highway and close to St Leonards andNorth Sydney CBD.

1 . 0 I N T R O D U C T I O N

1 . 1 B A C K G R O U N DThe Crows Nest Village is a vibrant and diverse commercial, retail andentertainment precinct, located adjacent to the Pacific Highway andclose to St Leonards and North Sydney CBD. It lies within an intensivelydeveloped urban landscape, comprising predominantly medium to highdensity commercial and low to medium density residential use withisolated pockets of open space.

In recognition of the potential to transform Crows Nest into a uniqueand vibrant urban centre, North Sydney Council, in collaboration withCrows Nest Mainstreet Ltd (CNMS), have in recent years commenceda long-term initiative to upgrade the Village precinct. A range of studieshave been undertaken and concepts prepared for the area since the early1990’s (see 1.5.1 Principal Studies).

The first phase of this program, which followed the concepts preparedby Connybeare Morrison and Partners in the Crows Nest MainstreetStudy and Masterplan prepared in 1994 (Ref. 4) has largely beencompleted, has focused on the upgrading of Willoughby Road.Implementation of improvements here has been, in most instances, verysuccessful, and the popularity of Crows Nest Village has grownconsiderably, particularly in relation to patronage of the many and variedalfresco eating establishments along Willoughby Road.

Council and CNMS now seek to review this work and to consider anew suite of projects which would form the second phase of thisinitiative. Having thus far concentrated on the enhancement ofWilloughby Road, it is intended that the short term focus will concentrateon other parts of the Village, thereby delivering benefits over a broaderarea and to a greater range of interests.

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1 . 2 STUDY AREAThe study area is illustrated overleaf. It defines the extent of the corecommercial precinct in Crows Nest, being bounded by the PacificHighway, Alexander Street, and Falcon Street, with an extension alongWilloughby Road to Chandos Street.

1 . 3 SCOPE OF STUDYThis study aims to lay the foundations for the next phase of works onthe Crows Nest Masterplan. It is anticipated that this phase will involvea series of projects aimed at enhancing some of the key locations in theprecinct which were not included in the Willoughby Roadimprovements. The study includes:

• Identification of current issues and needs facing the precinct,including analysis of the improvements implemented to date anda review of the 1996 Masterplan, Local Area Character Studyand Draft Development Control Plan.

• Recommendations for new a new suite of improvements andproject initiatives for the precinct, based on the key issuesidentified and with due regard to order priority.

This report is the principle outcome of the process of investigation andconsultation which this study has required. It includes relevant graphicinformation in support of the various proposals and recommendationsdescribed.

1 . 4 M E T H O D O L O G YThe following brief summary sets out the approach and methodologyadopted in the preparation of this document:

Data Co l l a t i on and Rev i ewA principal component of this study has been the evaluation of previousreports and current planning strategies to identify major issues affectingthe precinct. The information was further supported by numerous sitevisits.

S takeho lde r Consu l ta t i onConsultation with local stakeholders has been given considerableemphasis in the preparation of this report in order to more fully informthe proposals contained within this document.

Consultation has included a community workshop, meetings with keystakeholders and fliers informing the public of the project and invitingparticipation and comments.

A copy of the flier distributed in the Crows Nest community in July2001 is included in Appendix 1: Consultation.

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I s sue s and Ideas , D i s cu s s ion PaperThe data collation & review and stakeholder consultation exercisesformed the basis for more detailed exploration of issues and ideasrelating to the precinct. This paper formed the basis of “Section 2.0Issues” of this document.

Dra f t S t ra teg i e s , Pub l i c Exh ib i t i on and Fina l i sa t ion :The comprehensive review of issues and ideas informed and directedthe resultant strategies. These focused on recommendations for a newsuite of projects for the Village precinct.

The Draft Report was placed on Public Exhibition and the communityand interested parties were invited to comment. Only one formalresponse was received (from Crows Nest Mainstreet Pty Ltd) and thecomments addressed in this final report.

1 . 5 MAJOR STUDIES AND DOCUMENTS OF RELEVANCEThe following section provides a summary of the existing planningdocuments that have informed and guided the upgrade works to date.

1 . 5 . 1 Pr inc ipa l S tud ie sThe brief for this study outlined the need to review and where appropriaterecommend changes to the original Masterplan, Local Area CharacterStudy and to address matters covered in the North Sydney CouncilDevelopment Control Plan 2001.

Crows Nest Mainstreet Study and Masterplan - North Sydney Council (1996)The 1996 Masterplan produced by Council comprises drawingsillustrating schematic design proposals for the entire Village precinct.These proposals are loosely based upon the Concept Masterplanproduced by Connybeare Morrison and Partners in 1994.

Key proposals follow, including a description of their current statuswhere known (in brackets):

• Outdoor seating areas, predominantly on Willoughby Road(completed).

• Footpath upgrade treatments along sections of a number of roadsand streets in the precinct, including major treatments to thePacific Highway, Willoughby Road and Alexander Street(completed).

• Street tree planting, mostly along parts of the Pacific Highway,Willoughby Road and Burlington Street. Proposed speciesinclude Platunus x hybrida, Sapium sebiferum and Ulmus glabralutescens, to complement existing street trees.

• New and replaced street lighting through most of the precinct,notably excluding Albany Street and the numerous laneways.

• Council standard benches and bicycle racks, predominantly onand near Willoughby Road.

• Road/footpath treatment along Willoughby Road betweenBurlington Street and the Pacific Highway (completed).

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• Proposed vehicular speed control treatment along WilloughbyRoad between Holtermann and Clarke Streets. Other streetcalming in the precinct to include new roundabouts alongAlexander Street, half road closures off Alexander Road.

• Focal point/gateway treatment at key entry/arrival points to theprecinct (not yet implemented).

• Proposed pedestrian/vehicular “shareway” treatment in keylaneways in the precinct (not yet implemented).

Local Area Character Study - North Sydney Council (1997).This study describes the character of Crows Nest Village (and otherareas in North Sydney) and outlines opportunities for characterenhancement. It also sets out a schedule of actions in relation to characterimprovement, including the parties responsible for implementation andthe relevant time frame.

Key actions listed follow, including a description of their current statuswhere known to be complete:

• Preparing Plans of Management for Ernest Place and ClarkeStreet.

• Appropriate zoning changes to enhance the village atmosphereand provide an appropriate mix in land uses (Complete).

• Establishing appropriate uses for the Crows Nest CommunityCentre.

• Developing an indoor sporting facility on top of the Hume StreetCar Park (Complete).

• Developing design guidelines to minimise visual impacts of carparking stations and traffic control devices on the streetscape.

• Developing a traffic strategy to help manage traffic impactswithin the Village.

• Undertaking a planning study to investigate potentialredevelopment sites within the Village, particularly theWoolworths/Alexander Street Car Parking Station and CrowsNest Plaza.

• Preparing a pedestrian network strategy, including considerationof opportunities for mid-block linkages and laneway usage.

• Developing design guidelines for the redevelopment of heritageitems and adjoining buildings.

Adjacent character areas are similarly described and proposed actionsdetailed.

Development Control Plan 2002 - North Sydney Council.This plan, adopted during the progress of this study, provides guidelinesapplicable to any development within the Crows Nest Centre andNeighbourhood (and other planning areas in North Sydney LGA). Theseguidelines reflect the recommendations of the Area Character Study aswell as relevant environmental community and functionalconsiderations.

The Character Statements for the Crows Nest Neighbourhood containedin the DCP are of particular relevance here (see Appendix 2).

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With respect to streetscapes some key elements of the CharacterStatement include:• Identity icons:

- Crows Nest fiveways intersection- outdoor dining on Willoughby Road, Burlington, Ernest

and Holtermann Streets.• Views/ Vistas North along;

- Willoughby Road- Pacific Highway

• Public spaces and facilities:- Ernest Plan is a town centre focus

• Through site links:- pedestrian access from Willoughby Road to Alexander

and Hume Streets, improves access to the Councilcarparks.

All of the above requirements of the DCP are addressed further in thisstudy.

1 . 5 . 2 Other re l evant Document sOver recent years a range of other studies and documents have beenprepared by and for Council and Crows Nest Mainstreet Ltd., whichhave specific relevance to the study area. These are as follows:

• North Sydney Council Local Environment Plan 2001 - NorthSydney Council.This plan, consisting of an A4 document and accompanying plansof North Sydney at 1:5500, outlines development controls forNorth Sydney LGA. The development controls describingrequirements for mixed use and special use zones, as well as theheritage provisions, are especially relevant to this study.

• Crows Nest Parking Study - Environmental ResourcesManagement (2001).This study reviews and endorses Council’s proposed strategy toencourage, through appropriate cost structuring of parking, useof off-street car parks by those requiring long-stay car parking.Research is based on surveys of parking use in the precinct indifferent time periods.

• Crows Nest Main Street Study - Connybeare Morrison andPartners (1994).This study was produced for Crows Nest Mainstreet Ltd. andformed the precursor to Council’s 1996 Masterplan. Consistingof an A4 report and a Concept Masterplan, it outlines generalguidelines and schematic proposals in relation to urbanimprovements in Crows Nest Village. Additionally it provides acomprehensive inventory of buildings in the precinct includingrecommended restoration and improvements to building facades.

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• Crows Nest Retail/Commercial Centre Study - Plant LocationInternational (1991).This study reviewed the issues and outlines recommendationsin relation to commercial operations in the precinct. Proposalsinclude, among others, streetscape improvements, promotion ofthe Centre (eg. by street fairs) and the establishment of apedestrian mall on Willoughby Road between Holtermann andClarke Streets.

• The North Sydney Traffic Calming Study- Colston Budd Hunt & Twiney, Sinclair Knight, Stapleton &Hallam and The Public Practice (1991).The North Sydney Traffic Strategy Volumes 1 & 2- Colston Budd Hunt & Twiney, Sinclair Knight, Stapleton &Hallam and The Public Practice (1991).These documents review the traffic issues relevant to NorthSydney LGA and establish a strategy for traffic management.The strategy includes proposals for roadworks at specificlocations, including a number within the Crows Nest Villageprecinct. Since the study, some of these works have beenimplemented, others have been abandoned and some representpotential future works.

• Local Area Traffic Management Scheme - Municipality of NorthSydney (1985).Crows Nest Traffic Management Scheme - Coady and Associates(1980).Crows Nest Centre Traffic Management - Coady and Associates(1979).These three documents reviewed traffic management issues inCrows Nest and outlined traffic strategies, including relativeprioritisation. Notably, the existing traffic management strategyappears to reflect a number of the proposals put forward.

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2 . 0 I S S U E S

The following section outlines the key issues facing the Village precinct,including review of the recent upgrading of Willoughby Road. This isderived from field evaluation, document research, liaison with managinginterests and the community consultation process.

The following topic headings were established as a framework for thediscussion of specific issues relating to the study area:

2.1 Urban Context

2.2 Precinct Land Use

2.3 Access, Circulation and Parking

2.4 Cultural Heritage

2.5 Ecological Sustainability

2.6 Promotion and Marketing

2.7 Precinct Character and Visual Quality

2.8 Public Safety

2.9 Management and Maintenance

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Willoughby Road intersection with thePacific Highway

2 . 1 URBAN CONTEXT

Existing StatusCrows Nest Village is located adjacent to the Pacific Highway and StLeonards and close to North Sydney CBD. It lies within a highlydeveloped urban landscape, comprising medium to high densitycommercial and residential land use, the low scale Holtermann Estates,and isolated pockets of open space.

The Village is a popular destination for patrons of the thriving cafe andrestaurant culture in the precinct, as well as its wide range of retail andcommercial operations, the presence of a film industry of internationalregard, and local residences. These combine to create a unique andspecialised role for the precinct in the context of Sydney’s metropolitanarea.

Crows Nest is bounded by the Pacific Highway running north-southand Alexander Street running northeast to south west with Falcon Streetforming the south boundary of the precinct. The major hub of the CrowsNest village area lies within these busy roads.

The intersection of the Pacific Highway and Falcon Street is a majorlandmark for Crows Nest although views into Willoughby Road arenot presently optimised. Right turns off the highway are only possibleat Alexander and Albany Streets, which are both easy to miss.

The proximity of St. Leonards railway station and the Forum creates anopportunity for pedestrian access which is currently under utilised dueto a lack of visual cues or signage directing pedestrians to Crows Nest.

Stakeholder Comments• There are few visual cues to highlight the presence of the Village,

its character or facilities, particularly when approached from itsboundaries.

• Vehicular or public transport access to the precinct is not visiblypromoted.

• There is a proliferation of advertising billboards, banners andsandwich board signs along the Pacific Highway which create avisually chaotic appearance and are of a scale and nature at oddswith a “village” concept.

• There is limited access to the village from the Pacific Highway.• there is no designated cycle route which passes through the

precinct, effectively discouraging cycle access to it. Promotingcycle access may have the added benefit of reducing vehicle usein the precinct.

ConclusionsThe diverse mix of commercial and residential areas within Crows Nestgenerates a vibrant and lively atmosphere at all hours of the day andnight. A number of issues need to be addressed to increase the visibilityof the village and to increase the ease of access.• Clarification of signage on the Pacific Highway from both north

and south will raise the profile of Crows Nest.• Willoughby Road/Pacific Highway intersection is a natural

landmark for Crows Nest and should be utilised to increase thevisibility of Crows Nest.

• Pedestrian links to Crows Nest should be clarified.

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Residential apartments on AlexanderS t r ee t

2 . 2 PREC INCT LAND USE

Existing StatusCrows Nest Village contains a variety of commercial and retailoperations and enterprises, various community services andorganisations, recreational facilities and a growing residentialpopulation. Such diversity in what is a relatively small area makes fora rich and dynamic urban environment.

The value of promoting this diversity has been formally acknowledgedin recent planning instruments such as the Local Area Character Study1997 and the North Sydney Council LEP 2001 (Ref. 8) , with much ofthe Crows Nest Village precinct now being rezoned as “Mixed Use” toencourage the trend further.

At present, key uses in the study area are generally located as follows:• Cafes and Restaurants are mostly concentrated along or nearby

Willoughby Road, with several occurring along Alexander Street.This effectively creates the focus of Crows Nest Village.

• Residential apartments, particularly more recently,predominantly occur east of Willoughby Road and tend to belocated on laneways or fronting Ernest Place.

• Various shops and offices are distributed throughout the precinct,particularly on the main roads (Pacific Highway, WilloughbyRoad, Alexander Street).

• Various community services and organisations are distributedthroughout the precinct. Most notably, the Crows NestCommunity Centre fronts onto Ernest Place.

• Ernest Place is located off Willoughby Road and centrally inthe precinct, effectively making it the town centre park.

Ca fe s and Res tauran t sThe cafe and restaurant culture of Crows Nest is its main highlight, andcertainly a major draw card for patronage of the precinct. Accordingly,a prime objective of the recent Willoughby Road improvements hasfocused on providing facilities and spaces suited to alfresco eating anddining.

These facilities have, by and large, proved successful in providing anattractive, amenable environment for outdoor eating along WilloughbyRoad and Holtermann Street. In doing so they have also encouragedfurther growth of cafes and restaurants in the Crows Nest centre,

In their 1991 retail/commercial study of Crows Nest, PLI recommendedthat Council should not attempt to control restaurant numbers in thecentre. This was based on potential legal complications and also on thecontribution cafes and restaurants were making to the life and vitalityof the precinct.

While both of these aspects remain important considerations today, thereis nonetheless the danger of creating a zone devoted too exclusively tocafe and restaurant culture. This not only deprives the area of part of itsvariety and interest, but may also deprive local residents of shoppingopportunities, necessitating greater car use to access other shoppingcentres.

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The green space sandwiched betweenClarke and Hume Streets has theappearance of a largely forgotten andundervalued element of the precinct.The addition of children’s play and alandscape upgrade would improve itsuse and profi le.

Shops and Re ta i l ou t l e t s :The Crows Nest commercial precinct contains a broad range of shopsand retail outlets, including numerous operations catering to specialisedand niche markets. This specialisation undoubtedly adds to theuniqueness and interest of the Village and certainly attracts significantnumbers of visitors, including those who may otherwise not have causeto use the precinct.

In their 1991 retail / commercial study Plan Location International (Ref.10) recommended that Crows Nest should establish specific retail marketsectors in order to develop a “point of difference” between itself andadjacent centres, rather than attempt to compete directly with them.This provides additional support to the argument that cafe and restaurantculture should not be permitted to take over the precinct too completely,requiring appropriate design guidelines and planning controls.

Pub l i c Open Space and Rec rea t ion Fac i l i t i e sTwo pockets of open space exist in Crows Nest, namely Ernest Placeand an unnamed park between Clarke and Hume Streets. Both currentlyprovide spaces suited to passive recreational pursuits, such as sitting,reading and eating. Additionally, Ernest Place is the focus for occasionalmarket days and the annual Willoughby Road Fair.

Ernest Place is a well-used space with an integral role in the urbanfabric of the Crows Nest Village. This is due in part to its culturallocation, adjacent to Willoughby Road and flanked by cafes, an attractivechurch and the Crows Nest Community Centre. The park is currentlyundergoing works to improve its functioning and appearance.

In contrast, the unnamed park between Clarke and Hume Streets is asomewhat forgotten and undervalued element of the precinct. Acombination of steep slopes, limited opportunities for seating andpossibly a perception that the space serves primarily as an entry pointto the adjacent sports centre, discourages use and downgrades theamenity of the park to users.

Crows Nest Village also provides for a range of active recreationalpursuits in the form of the North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre. Facilitiesat the centre include provision for a wide variety of sports: basketball,volleyball, netball, soccer, badminton and table tennis. Both organisedcompetitions and casual use are catered for. These facilities are especiallyimportant for youths in the local community, with few other structuredrecreational facilities available in the neighbourhood to cater to theirneeds. This is all the more notable considering growing residentialpopulation within the Village precinct. Play opportunities for childrenare, however, very limited throughout the precinct.

Communi ty Ac t i v i t i e s and Event s :Organised community events are important for fostering communitydevelopment, and given the substantial residential character of the areaCrows Nest would seem to be an appropriate location for such activities.The Crows Nest Community Centre behind Ernest Place currentlyprovides for a wide range of general community activities includingsocial luncheons and dinners, Yoga, tai chi and martial arts classes,dances, Bingo etc.

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Occasional weekend markets occur inErnest Place, adding life and characterto the Vil lage. DCP 2002 identif iesErnest Place as the urban focus forCrows Nest. Recent landscapeimprovements wil l enhance this role.

There is currently just one regular community event of note in CrowsNest, the “Crows Nest”. This is a popular family-oriented event heldeach October, attracting some twenty to thirty thousand people. Thereare also occasional weekend markets in Ernest Place.

In recognition of the potential for more community events in CrowsNest, the Mainstreet Committee are currently considering initiating anew annual event, the nature of which is yet to be determined. Eventswhich might be appropriate to the precinct and being considered by theCommittee include concerts, drama, and sculpture exhibitions.

The establishment of a stage area (either permanent or removable) andspace suitable for larger events (other than Ernest Place) will be animportant contributor to the success of future initiatives.

Stakeholder Comments• The major works so far and direction for funding has been utilised

in the upgrade of Willoughby Road. Whilst this has been asuccessful program, there is a need to widen the focus to includeall areas of Crows Nest.

• Some concern has been expressed regarding whether the numbersof cafes and restaurants should be controlled in order toencourage a more balanced range of uses and activities.

• Pedestrian safety: At the two pedestrian crossings along the twoway section of Willoughby Road, the new walls and hedges blockthe visibility from the road of people about to step out onto thecrossings. Accidents have occurred as a result of this situation.

• Pedestrian movement: The positioning of some of the on streettrading facilities prevents a clear passage of movement forpedestrians along the footpaths, creating pedestrian flowproblems and in some instances trip hazards. Similarly, some ofthe plant beds are poorly located, causing their trampling.

• Use of facilities: There are several locations, particularly on thefringes of the precinct, where the outdoor eating facilities arenot used. The requirement for these facilities is questionablegiven that the principle demand occurs along the middle andupper parts of Willoughby Road.

• Entitlements: Many cafe/restaurant owners repeatedly breachtheir outdoor space entitlements by infringing upon the adjacentfootpaths. This is currently policed only in response to publiccomplaint. This remains an important issue, particularly asobstacles for the visually impaired.

ConclusionThe diversity and uniqueness of Crows Nest needs to be maintainedwith a focus on the ‘Village’ atmosphere. Key issues to be addressedinclude:• Encouragement of mixed use development;• Minimising conflicts between commercial and residential areas;• Provision of appropriate locations and facilities for community

events;• Promotion of Crows Nest as a diverse and interesting place to

live and work;• Provision of design guidelines for all future developments which

will address above issues.

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2 . 3 ACCESS , C IRCULAT ION AND PARK ING

Existing StatusPedes t r i an and Cyc l eA setting which is friendly to pedestrians is complementary to the notionof an urban “Village”. It means providing a safe, permeable and legibleenvironment for users, in which pedestrian circulation is encouragedand has priority over vehicular traffic, where possible and appropriate.

The recent improvement works in the precinct combined with Council’straffic and car parking strategies have generally contributed to a morepedestrian friendly setting:• Traffic has been reduced along Willoughby Road, creating a more

peaceful environment.• New pedestrian crossings have been installed, encouraging

pedestrian movement.• Unit pavers have replaced the previous asphalt and concrete

paving, providing more attractive surfacing.• Opportunities for seating have been provided, predominantly

along Willoughby Road.

Pub l i c Transpor tWhile the Village has ready access to bus transport and more distantaccess to train transport at St Leonards, there are inadequacies in theform and function of these services.

Five separate bus routes service the Village frequently, however tightcorners (such as at the intersection of Falcon and Alexander Streets)hinder clear passage and create safety issues with both pedestrians andvehicles.

Crows Nest is within close walking distance of St Leonards TrainStation, yet there are few cues to identify its location and providedirection to the Village, as discussed in Section 2.1.

Veh i c l e Acce s s and Car Park ing :Crows Nest is well served by four Council carparks, however the levelof use of these could be improved. The introduction of parking metershas increased the turnover of cars parked in the streets however there isstill concern that on street parking is being utilised for long periods oftime.

The four council carparks generally suffer from a lack of useful signageas well as difficulty in accessing entries and exits. The design of theAlexander Street car park is inefficient compromises the safety ofvehicles trying to enter it. Future redevelopment in this block shouldaddress these problems.

Reduction of through-traffic along Willoughby Road has increased thetraffic along Alexander Street, creating a noisier and generally morehostile environment for pedestrians. Greater definition of the pedestrianrealm through appropriate footpath treatments could help to offset theimpacts of increased traffic.

The relatively high speeds of traffic in some streets, especially AlexanderStreet, require addressing.

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Visibil ity of pedestrians by drivers isimpeded in some locations by recentstreetscape works on Willoughby Road.

Stakeholder Comments• Laneways: At present many of these are shabby, often unsightly

and potentially unsafe environments (also refer to Section 2.8:Public Safety). Yet many of them provide convenient linksthrough the precinct, and a number of them are the sole accesspoints to the residential apartments in the precinct.

• Arcades: Previous studies have advocated the creation of newpedestrian arcades at certain locations in the precinct, to providegreater linkage between Willoughby Road and other key nodes,particularly the Council car parks. These include the car parkson Hume Street, Alexander Street and Holtermann Street. (Dueto private ownership of potential linkage sites, however,development of these arcades is fundamentally a planning issue,requiring the initiative of existing landholders and/oramendments to the LEP and DCP).

• Pedestrian connections to St. Leonards precinct are poorlydefined at present.

• Street lighting is inadequate both in the laneways and on someof the perimeter roads, compromising pedestrian safety andsecurity.

Conclusions• A pedestrian network needs to be established throughout Crows

Nest highlighted with a lighting plan as well as planting andstreet trees;

• Carparks need to be identified and promoted with signage onmajor roads to encourage usage;

• Laneways need to be upgraded for pedestrian safety to encourageusage;

• Council should investigate options for the establishment ofpedestrian thoroughfares between Willoughby Road andlaneways;

• Conflicts between buses and cars should be addressed;• Alexander Street needs to be upgraded to enhance pedestrian

amenity whilst maintaining its busy vehicular role.

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The Substation on Oxley Street is identif ied in the North Sydney LEP 2001 as aheritage item. The fencing, however, is not complimentary to its heritage valuesand would benefit from an upgraded boundary treatments.

2 . 4 CULTURAL HER ITAGE

Existing StatusThere are a number of listed heritage items in the Crows Nest Villageprecinct, as identified in the North Sydney LEP 2001. These include:• Crows Nest Hotel (1 Willoughby Road).• Willoughby House (425-429 Pacific Highway).• The Baptist Church (63 Willoughby Road).• The substation (Oxley Street).• The Uniting Church & Crows Nest Performing Arts Centre -

Holtermann Street.• 583 Pacific Highway.

Connybeare Morrison and Partners 1994 study (Ref. 4) recommendedthat all heritage listed buildings be retained and restored. In addition tothese recommendations, many of the heritage items would benefit fromrationalisation of streetscape elements, particularly signage andpowerlines to simplify and clarify their visual context.

Some boundary treatments on heritage properties require attention, suchas the unsightly fencing surrounding the Oxley Street substation.

Stakeholders CommentsDuring consultation the only issues of detail raised, related to thesubstation fencing listed above.

ConclusionsWhilst contemporary design of the streetscape is widely supported thereis a popular sense that the low scale historic character of the area shouldbe carefully conserved.

Public utilities should be encouraged to address the heritage significanceof their infrastructure and properties through appropriate design.

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Wider promotion of public transportaccess to Crows Nest would reducecar use, and improve local air qualityand reduce noise.

2 . 5 ECOLOGICAL SUSTA INABIL I TY

Existing StatusAs the precinct is highly urbanised, environmental concerns are amongthe issues facing the precinct. A number of matters that could beaddressed that would enhance the precinct for all users and also thatbuild on the urban focus of the area are addressed below.

Issues of ecological sustainability addressed during the study include:• limited promotion of public transport, cycle and pedestrian access

to Crows Nest, encouraging greater car use and, therefore,affecting air quality and generating noice.

• absence of a strategic approach to tree and shrub planting instreets and open space as refuge or habitat for urban fauna(avifauna).

• limited porous surfaces in the area to absorb stormwater.• energy consumption (absence of solar lighting, etc.).

Stakeholder Comments• Air quality could be improved by initiatives such as the

introduction of penalties for vehicles stopped with their enginesrunning.

• There is a high incidence of rubbish and cigarette butts in planterbeds, due in part to the lack of rubbish bins in Crows Nest.

• Control of vehicle noise was raised.

Conclusions• The recent rezoning of the precinct to mixed use is an important

step in encouraging people to live near their workplace, reducingcar use and dependency.

• Cycle routes and bike racks in the precinct could encouragepeople to access the Village by bike.

• The creation of tree canopy links through the precinct, connectingseparate open space areas, would improve the ecological integrityof the area.

• Initiatives could be introduced to improve the cleanliness ofstormwater entering the drainage system such as by provisionof butt bins.

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2 . 6 PROMOTION AND MARKET ING

Existing StatusCrows Nest Mainstreet Ltd. was formed to promote and enhance theVillage, in the form of a “Mainstreet Program”. Crows Nest MainstreetLtd represent the interests of all of the levy contributors in the precinct,and as such have played a key role in the community consultationprocess. Aside from their contribution at meetings and the workshopfor this study, they have provided a list detailing specific needs andrecommendations for the precinct, all of which are addressed in thisdocument.

One of the principle aims of Crows Nest Mainstreet Ltd. has beenindirect promotion of the precinct through upgrading the urban settingand thus providing a more amenable environment for its users.

To this end it initiated the 1994 study by Connybeare Morrison andPartners, providing the precursor to Council’s Masterplan. Results ofthis program can be seen in the upgrade works on streets WilloughbyRoad and the use of the Crows Nest insignia in wrought iron detailsaround the town centre.

A continuing task for the Mainstreet Committee will be the coordinationof future works to enable Crows Nest to maintain a coordinated themethroughout the precinct in line with the objectives and strategies outlinedin this report.

Stakeholder CommentsDuring consultation there was strong support of the current marketingprograms promoting the precinct as a Restaurant and specialisationshopping area, being run by the Mainstreet program.

It was considered that providing improved facilities for occasional majorcultural events (such as outdoor performance) would further assist inraising the profile of the precinct.

ConclusionsKey conclusions on aspects of promotion and marketing would include:• Continuation of the Mainstreet programs eye-catching

advertising program.• Ensuring that the precinct is readily accessed by public transport.• Improved parking arrangements including signage, voucher

systems, etc.• Progressive street upgrades as outlined in this strategy.• Investigation of a suitable location for adaption to occasional

major events.

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2 . 7 PREC INCT CHARACTER AND V I SUAL QUAL ITY

Existing StatusSome of the key aspects contributing to the ‘urban village’ character ofCrows Nest include:• A low, enclosed urban form, with a range of interesting building

forms and facades eg. Federation era buildings.• A wide variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and community groups

and services in a compact area (within short walking distance).• A vibrant street life, including alfresco eating and shop wares

displayed beside the footpath.• A “Village Green”, provided by Ernest Place.

This character is most evident along Willoughby Road, which is theprimary focus of the precinct. Other parts of the precinct are generallyless village-like, due to a range of factors which include reducedenclosure, greater traffic, less street life and buildings which areincompatible with a village setting.

Views and vistas within the precinct that are of particular note includethe view northward along Willoughby Road throughout Crows Nest,north along the Pacific Highway from the Falcon Street junction andthe views from all streets to the building that define the fiveways junction(see DCP 2002).

Planting in Crows Nest is highly variable in character, ranging fromavenues of mature trees such as in the northern part of Alexander Streetto streetscapes of mixed species of highly varied performance.

Stakeholder Comments• There are currently few visual cues to identify the presence of the

precinct or signal entry into Crows Nest.• There is a proliferation of signage in some locations in the precinct,

particularly along the Pacific Highway, which distracts viewersfrom seeing clearly into the precinct.

• There are many areas of Crows Nest that are paved with poorquality paving.

• Improved lighting, (including fairylights) would enhance nightimevisitation.

• Many of the existing buildings in the precinct could benefit fromrenovation/restoration to their facades. This is especially importantwith regard to the heritage listed buildings, some of which areshowing signs of neglect. Notably, Connybeare Morrison andPartners (1994) outlined specific recommendations to improve thefacades of buildings along Willoughby Street, and similar principlescould be used elsewhere.

• Planting in Crows Nest appears to be ill considered.• Street Trees in many locations, are controlled due to the presence

of powerlines, often causing unsightly tree forms. On AlexanderStreet the trees are causing overshadowing of street lights,decreasing public safety.

• Power cables are often unsightly.

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ConclusionsWhile it is unrealistic and inappropriate to try to extend the villagecharacter as present in Willoughby Road throughout the precinct, thecharacter of some other areas could, in many instances, be improvedsubstantially.• A distinctive landscape such as treatment would help to remedy

this situation and may be appropriate at existing major entrypoints into the precinct, such as along the Pacific Highway.Indeed the Masterplan for the precinct identifies potentiallocations for this type of treatment.

• Although both undergrounding and bundling of powerlines areexpensive operations, long-term opportunities should beconsidered by Council given that the visual improvements wouldbe considerable. An added benefit would be reduced maintenancerequirements for street trees.

• Council has established standards for street furniture and pavingwhich should continue to be adopted within the precinct.

• Infill development/redevelopment should be sympathetic to thecharacter of the surrounding area. This requires adoption ofprescribed guidelines with regard to scale, materials, detailing,colour schemes and facade treatments. (DCP 2001, Ref.7)

• Key views listed above and in DCP 2002 should be pretectedthrough development controls and control of streetscapeelements.

• Planting in Crows Nest requires a more strategic approach thatwould innvolve:- removal of unsuccessful street tree plantings and

replacement with consistent and reliable species- long term phasing out of species that create major

maintenance problems (such as Plane trees)- concentration of shrub planting only in areas where they

will thrive (roundabouts, parts, etc.)- choice of species and locations that do not compromise

safety (visibility, keeping lighting clear, etc.).

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The laneways and back roads in the precinct, do not currently engender an atmosphereof public safety. Improved streetscape works and co-ordinated waste managementwill improve this environment.

2 . 8 PUBL IC SAFETY

Existing StatusCrows Nest Village enjoys a generally low incidence of crime andantisocial behaviour, when compared with many other parts of Sydney.Council and CNMS also respond rapidly to incidents of vandalism andgraffiti, thereby minimising proliferation (although CNMS have notedsome recent increase in tagging).

However, there are some areas in the precinct where there is a perceptionof low personal security. In particular, the laneways and back roadsappear after dark to be an unsafe and hostile environment. There arealso a number of locations where pedestrian safety is compromisedthrough poor sightlines or high traffic speeds (see Access andCirculation).

Stakeholder Comments• Key locations for safety upgrades are the laneways which appear

unkempt, are currently inadequately lit, have little activity atnight and lack casual surveillance.

• Lighting in Alexander Street is inadequate due to street treesshadowing the street lights.

• Lighting along Hume and Clarke Streets is inadequate.• The corner of Willoughby Road and Burlington Road can be

unsafe for pedestrians due to lack of visibility and traffic speeds.

ConclusionsOpportunities to address matters of public safety include:• Upgrade laneways with a lighting plan, improved surfacing,

rationalisation of garbage collection and increase residential andcommercial presence on street front.

• Instigate an improved lighting program for peripheral streets.• Upgrade paving to eliminate trip hazards.• Improved relationship between buildings and laneways to

increase passive surveillance( formalised in DCP 2002).• Improved pedestrian safety for crossing roads by improved

visibility.

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2 . 9 MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Existing StatusThere are several significant streetscape management / maintenanceissues affecting the precinct currently, including some which relate tothe recent improvements to Willoughby Road. Issues that are evidenteven to the casual observer include:• trampled planting beds due to poor design.• scrappy and poorly designed and maintained planting beds,

particularly in Hume Street and Holtermann Street.• Recent increase in ‘tagging’ graffiti on some buildings.• Proliferation of cigarette butts.• Unsightly and smelly rubbish areas, particularly in laneways.• Pigeon nuisance.• Paving in poor and sometimes dangerous condition.• Staining on pavements.• Hindered pedestrian passage on footpaths due to cafe tables and

temporary signs.• Extensive leaf mulch in gutters, particularly from Plane trees.

The Willoughby Road improvements have generally been successfulhowever there are a few items which will need to be addressed includingpedestrian safety and trampling of planter beds.

Stakeholder Comments• The condition and cleanliness of the many laneways in the area

is inadequate and requires some form of improvementparticularly the wheelie bins left outside for long periods, oftenaccompanied by garbage bags and other articles of refuse.

• Public litter bins: In spite of the number of people using theprecinct, these are not currently provided, even along WilloughbyRoad. The major constraint for Council is the expense ofservicing the bins. Council has offered the option of payingbusiness operators to service new bins (which would also beinstalled by Council), however this idea has been met with littleenthusiasm.

• Current bollards in loading zones are being damaged regularlyby trucks.

• Pigeons are nesting in awnings and other area of some buildingsand subsequently soiling the pavements and walls.

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Trampling of planting beds occurs at several locations along Willoughby Road,particularly on the southern section between the Pacif ic Highway and BurlingtonS t r ee t .

ConclusionsOpportunities to address these management and maintenance issuesinclude:• Upgrading of facades throughout the precinct development/

redevelopment proposals Council can influence .• Rationalising current garbage collection practices so that a single

contractor is used in order to decrease the incidence of bins inthe laneways and on the street.

• Encourage shop owners/tenants to remove opportunities forpigeons to nest.

• Make design amendments as required to planter beds and boxesthat have been trampled/degraded.

• Improvements to paving by progressive reconstruction and steamcleaning.

• Constructing more robust traffic control devices, particularlybollards.

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Cafe area on the southern section of Willoughby Road; a l ively focus, where shortterm parking also encourages street activity by allowing convenience shopping.

3 . 0 O B J E C T I V E S

3 . 1 COMMUNITY PERCEPT ION AND FUTURE DIRECT IONSAlthough previous studies and masterplans for Crows Nest haveaddressed many of the issues raised by the many Stakeholders involved,to date no clear objectives or vision have been defined for the area.Accordingly, during consultation with community groups and the CrowsNest Mainstreet committee, for this program participants were askedto contribute phrases and words that characterise the way locals andusers of Crows Nest viewed the village.

Participants at the community meeting were asked to describe whatwas special about Crows Nest; the following responses were recorded:

• Human scale, predominantly low rise buildings,• Pedestrian friendly,• Cosmopolitan,• Relaxed and casual atmosphere,• Unpretentious,• Restful place,• Local pride in property,• Active day and night,• Personal community,• Unplanned history,• Commercial and residential mixture,• Safe “nest”,• Sunny aspect with views across the district.

By adopting such objectives and guiding rationale, Council can tacklethe complex process of planning and management through a range ofdevelopment areas.

During consultation there was broad agreement that to establish theorients of Crows Nest Mainstreet the guiding rationale for Crows Nest’sfuture should:• be needs based and responds to demand;• adopt best practice and current benchmarks;• be fully integrated into the proposed and existing social and

planning fabric;• ensure equity of access and opportunity;• be flexible to change in demand and opportunity;• be matched by an agreed funding program;• be based on principles of sustainability.

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Crows Nest is characterised by manybusinesses catering to specialisedmarkets. This diversity and a relativelypedestrian friendly environmentencourages day and eveningpedestrian activity.

3 . 2 O B J E C T I V E SThe following objectives for the future of Crows Nest were developedand confirmed during consultation.

3 . 2 . 1 Urban Contex t• Maintain the village atmosphere of Crows Nest;• Encourage pedestrian access and safety throughout the precinct;• Strengthen physical and visual linkages of the village to

surrounding areas, particularly on major roads servicing theprecinct;

• Promote the diversity of commercial and residential operationsin Crows Nest.

3 . 2 . 2 Prec inc t Landuse• Maintain diversity and individuality of commercial businesses

within the precinct;• Ensure equity of capital works to improve all areas of Crows

Nest;• Upgrade existing streetscape amenity and establish new facilities

to meet the current users and residents as well as future users;• Encourage and foster landuse and events within the precinct that

help develop a sense of community;• Ensure redevelopments within Crows Nest work to improve

streetscape character and pedestrian access;• Optimise existing open space and recreational facilities;• Encourage an increase in the amount of residences within the

precinct whilst minimising conflict with existing commercialuses.

3 . 2 . 3 Acce s s , C i r cu la t i on and Park ing• Establish a legible, structured pedestrian network that recognises

the desired movement patterns within and through the precinct,catering to the needs of all users;

• Improve and enhance laneways to encourage pedestrian usage;• Provide a clear address to the Village at all points of entry,

particularly busy road intersections;• Ensure safe pedestrian access;• Provide legible pedestrian routes from major public transport

terminals and stations;• Ensure a clear and appropriate parking system to cater for short

and long term parking needs.• Encourage use of Council carparks for long term parking;• Follow up opportunities to create mid-block pedestrian arcades

to increase pedestrian flow through to laneways;• Ameliorate conflicts between buses and cars.

3 . 2 . 4 Cu l tu ra l Her i tage• Ensure heritage items are conserved and enhanced for future

generations;• Provide interpretation for heritage items;• Promote the cultural diversity of Crows Nest Village and

surrounding areas.

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3 . 2 . 5 Eco log i ca l Sus ta inab i l i t y• Promote best practice in environmental protection, including

noise minimisation, air pollution reduction, and stormwaterquality;

• Maintain the quality and diversity of street and park plantings;• Protect trees of significance from future development.

3 . 2 . 6 Promot ion and Marke t ing• Heighten the perception of Crows Nest as a diverse and thriving

‘Village’;• Continue use of Crows Nest graphics and streetscape elements.

3 . 2 . 7 Prec inc t Charac te r and V i sua l Qua l i t y• Maintain a high quality streetscape environment;• Promote a public gathering area in the upper area of Willoughby

Road;• Maintain the quality and diversity of restaurants and cafes;• Ensure that facilities and streetscape elements communicate a

consistent and appropriate image in keeping with Crows NestVillage.

3 . 2 . 8 Pub l i c Sa f e ty• Improve pedestrian safety through adequate lighting and

appropriate paving;• Improve casual surveillance of open spaces and laneways.

3 . 2 . 9 Management and Ma in tenance• Ensure ongoing maintenance of streetscape elements (street trees,

planted beds, paving, lighting, park areas) to maintain a highlevel of public amenity;

• Ensure ongoing review of management and planning to achievelong term objectives and allow a responsive approach to changesin issues and needs.

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4 . 0 S T R A T E G I E S

4 . 1 I N T R O D U C T I O NTo realise the Objectives for urban design in Crows Nest, a program ofplanning, design and management initiatives should be pursued. In thisregard the Strategies that follow take an holistic approach toimplementing the Objectives outlined above.

4 . 1 . 1 Pr inc ip l e s and S t ra teg i e sThe next section provides a summary of the main strategies collatedunder the same headings as in Section 2.0 Issues of this report:

• UC: Urban Context• PL: Precinct Landuse• ACP: Access, Circulation and Parking• CH: Cultural Heritage• ES: Ecological Sustainability• PM: Promotion and Marketing• CV: Character and Visual Quality• PS: Public Safety• MM: Management and Maintenance

The abbreviations are used for the purposes of easy reference.

4 . 1 . 2 Pr io r i t i e s and Oppor tun i t i e sAt the end of each strategy an abbreviation in capital letters indicatesthe priority and opportunity for implementation.

This is based on a combination of the urgency of implementing thestrategy and the opportunity to do so. Thus whilst action may be urgent,the opportunity to implement it immediately may be precluded by lackof opportunity (eg. land unavailable etc.).

The first letter represents priorities:H = high (requires action in years 1-2)M = medium (requires action in years 3-4)L = low (requires action in year 5 onwards)O = ongoing (requires constant action)

The second letter represents opportunity:N = achievable now (can be undertaken in years 1-2)S = achievable soon (can be undertaken in years 3-4)E = achievable in the long-term (can be undertaken in year 5 onwards)C = achievable over a continuous period

4 . 2 S T R A T E G I E SThe following tables provide the summary of major strategies forCouncil’s and CNMS’s action.

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5 . 0 IMPLEMENTAT ION AND REV IEW

5 . 1 STAGING AND PRIORIT IESThis plan includes short, medium and long term as well as ongoingstrategies, many of which may not be implemented (or capable of beingimplemented) for some years. Accordingly, a staging program has beendeveloped (see tables overleaf) that reflects the level of priority.

Further detail on each strategy can be found by using the referencenumbers to refer back to the strategies listed in section 4.0.

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5 . 1 . 5 Mon i to r ing and updat ingThe priorities and staging of works listed above will be reviewedannually by the Crows Nest Mainstreet Committee.

Using this document as a guideline the Committee will select projectsfor implementation on the basis of:• Major priorities listed above.• Availability of funding and Council resources.• Subsequent envents that may require re-ordering of priorities.

It will be important that this document also be reviewed and updated intoto at key periods as the works are progressively implemented andperformance is monitored.

5 . 2 KEY DEMONSTRAT ION PROJECTSThis section provides some early concept for three key demonstrationsites addressed in the Strategies namely:

• Alexander Street Upgrade.• Crows Nest Laneways.• Hume Street Park.

Further design development will be required in order to determinecostings and to establish a program for implementation.

5 . 2 . 1 A lexander S t ree tDesign Objectives:• Make Alexander street a more pleasant pedestrian environment.• Increase pedestrian safety through lighting and pedestrian

crossings.• Reduce traffic conflicts.• Raise awareness of Council carparks.• Provide entry statement to Crows Nest Village.• Clarify pedestrian links between residential areas and village

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Specific Design Elements:• Upgrade footpaths with standard Crows Nest unit pavers.• Provide planter box barrier between road and footpath

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5 . 2 . 2 C rows Nes t Laneways

Design Objectives:• Increase pedestrian usage of laneways through provision of safer,

more amenable environment.• Provide active shopfronts on laneways to increase activity.• Highlight laneways as major pedestrian routes.• Minimise conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles.• Make laneways cleaner.

Specific Design Elements:• Provide paved thresholds to laneways as visual indicator of

pedestrian zone.• Provide standard NSC pedestrian lighting at key nodal locations

and intersections with larger roads.• Provide wall mounted lighting along laneways that will not be

damaged by trucks using laneways.• Instigate rubbish bin storage areas for commercial businesses to

reduce number and frequency of bins in laneways and ensurecompliance with use strongly for first 6 months.

• Coordinate waster services collections.• Provide lighting at entries to shops/residences along laneway as

planning consent condition.• Encourage windows onto laneways to increase passive

surveillance and pedestrian safety.

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5 . 2 . 3 Hume S t ree t Park

Design Objectives:• Increase usage of park through upgrade of amenity.• Reduce isolation of park area from surrounding roads.• Increase amount of planting in the Park.• Increase user safety.

Specific Design Elements:• Possible use of road area to increase size of open space.• Incorporate pedestrian lighting as part of the pedestrian network.• Incorporate a childrens play area.• Provide seating for attending supervisors of children and general

public.• Open park area onto street level.• Increase aesthetic value of childcare centre on streetscape.• Provide planting in new open space area.

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6 . 0 R E F E R E N C E S

1. Coady & Associates, Crows Nest Centre Traffic Management(1980) for North Sydney Council.

2. Colston Budd Hunt & Twiney, Sinclair Knight, Stapleton &Hallam, The Public Practice, The North Sydney Traffic CalmingStudy (1990).

3. Connell Wagner, Crows Nest Mainstreet Project: Review ofEnvironmental Factors (1996) for North sydney Council.

4. Connybeare Morrison and Partners, Crows Nest Mainstreet Studyand Masterplan (1994) for North Sydney Municipal Council.

5. Environmental Resources Management, Crows Nest ParkingStudy (2001) for North Sydney Council.

6. Municipality of North Sydney, Crows Nest: Local Area TrafficManagement Scheme (1985).

7. North Sydney Council, Development Control Plan (2002).

8. North Sydney Council, Local Environmental Plan (2001).

9. Planning Workshop Pty Ltd, Sinclair Knight & Partners, St.Leonards Area: Environmental Study (1980) for Lane Cove,North Sydney and Willoughby Municipal Councils and the NSWPlanning and Environment Commission.

10. Plant Location International, Crows Nest Retail/CommercialCentre Study (1991) for North Sydney Municipal Council.

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APPENDIX 1 : C O N S U L T A T I O N

Consultation during the project consisted of the following:• One on one interviews with:

- Crows Nest Mainstreet staff- Council officers- Individual business owners.

• Public meeting at North Sydney Town Hall.• Issue of newsletter to all interested parties/businesses.• Receipt of completed comments sheets from interested parties.• Public exhibition of the Draft Report.

The following pages include material distributed or presented to thestakeholders throughout the project:• A community newsletter following the public meeting.• Copies of the summary posters used for public exhibition.

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APPENDIX 2 : EXTRACT FROM NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL DCP 2002PLANNING ARE A 2 : CROWS NEST TOWN CENTRE ANDNEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER STATEMENT

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APPENDIX 3 : ALEXANDER STREET DRAFT STREETSCAPEMASTERPLAN : PUBL IC EXHIB IT ION PANELS

C L O U S T O N LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS • URBAN DESIGNERS • LANDSCAPE PLANNERS • 6A WETHERILL STREET • PO BOX 44 • LEICHHARDT • NSW 2040 • [email protected] • TELEPHONE 9569 3388 • FACSIMILE 9569 3523alexander street draft streetscape masterplan

alexander street draft streetscape masterplan

Proposed streetscape upgrade to Alexander Street including streetfront cafeseating, enhanced street tree planting , street lighting and new street furniture.

BackgroundNorth Sydney Council and Crows Nest Mainstreet with consultants

CLOUSTON Landscape Architects have prepared a streetscape masterplan

for Alexander Street. The masterplan builds on the principles and objectives

set down in the, recently exhibited, Crows Nest Mainstreet Program Draft

Strategy.

ObjectivesCrows Nest is a vibrant commercial and residential community and the

development of a streetscape masterplan for Alexander Street provides

opportunities to better integrate the street within the Crows Nest Village

precinct. The proposal is to:

• Create safer and more pleasant pedestrian accessibility for all users.

• Reduce street clutter and establish a more uniform use of materials.

• Upgrade street tree planting to enhance and increase the amount of canopy.

• Create a model for the establishment of street front eating areas to Cafes

and Restaurants.

• Establish street furniture in keeping with the established Crows Nest

Streetscapes.As a heavily trafficked street, Alexander Street presentlylacks uniformity of materials and a strong street treecanopy.

Existing situation: How it will look:

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Ornamental flowering streettrees planted to Falcon St-PacificHwy section of Alexander Street

Possible removal of right handturn from Alexander Street intoFalcon Street and substitution withright hand turn onto Pacific Hwy isto be pursued with RTA.

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Typical section through Alexander Street footpath

Typical fence detail to streetfront eating areas.

Typical model for outdoor eating locations

Pedestrian treatment toroundabout as perHoltermann Street Roundabout

Proposed Design Elements

Upgrading of Pavements• Replacement of failed turf verges and adjacent concrete pavement with

unit paving to match that existing elsewhere along Alexander Street.

• Demarcation of Pedestrian versus Service/Outdoor eating zones. It is

proposed that a clear pedestrian zone of 1.8 metres be retained adjacent

to building fronts and that the integration of services and street trees, be

confined to the outer pavement.

Pedestrian Safety and Amenity• Integration of decorative fencing and planting beds at roundabout

intersections to guide pedestrians to crossings.

• Use of tactile pavement at road crossing points.

Street Tree Planting• Removal of existing street trees that are poorly formed and innappropriate

to the streetscape character.

• Extension of existing Plane Trees for a more consistent canopy and

planting rhythm along the street.

• Planting of an ornamental street tree species along the Falcon Street-

Pacific Highway section.

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Light PoleFence (300mm in from kerb)Tree Grate

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Replace existingturf verges with paving

Fencing and plantingat each corner to directpedestrians to crossings

Existing outdooreating opportunities

Existing streetfront eatingarea to Ernest Street

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Fence to be installed toroundabout intersections

Low fence to be installedat outdoor eating areas

Proposed tree grate

Proposed street lightingProposed planters to outdoor eating areas

How can I participate?Council is keen to receive your comments on the Draft

Streetscape Masterplan.

Elements of this display can also be viewed on Council’s

website:

www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au

Please send your comments by Friday, 1st February, 2002

to:

The General Manager

North Sydney Council

PO Box 12

North Sydney NSW 2060

ph: 9936 8237 fax: 9936 8177

[email protected]

What happens next?Council and the Crows Nest Mainstreet Program will

consider any comments before establishing priorities for

implementing the works.

Proposed Design Elements (cont.)Outdoor Eating Areas• Areas to be defined by low pedestrian fencing to the kerb side and custom

designed planters at either end. Eating areas are to be restricted to within

1.6 metre outer zone of pavement.

• The fencing is to be in the style of the existing fence used throughout

Crows Nest, incorporating the Crows Nest logo.

• Planters are to be removable and custom designed to 1200mm in length

by approximately 400mm wide. Scope for the incorporation of the

Crows Nest logo is to be allowed for.

• Planters are to be planted with a suitable and consistent low hedge plant

species.

Street Furniture• Lighting: Double headed goose-neck light to match that used along

Willoughby Road to improve lighting to footpaths.

• Tree Grates: the Crows Nest Standard tree grate is to be incorporated to

all street tree planting along Alexander Street.

• Seating to bus stop area to match seats used in Willoughby Road.

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Curved fences to directpedestrian flow.Nominal 10m returnfrom intersection.

Pedestrianislands to sidestreets

New pram rampsincorporatingtactile paving

Existing turf vergesreplaced with paving

New 600mm wideplanting beds betweenkerb and fences

New Street Lightingbetween Trees toimprove footpathsafety at night

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